Chicken Dan Dan Noodles Recipes

DAN DAN MIAN (DAN DAN NOODLES)

Steps:

• For the crushed chili oil: Scorch the spices in the oil by heating the oil to smoking, then adding the Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, ginger and scallions. Cook until burned black, then remove with a slotted spoon. Add the crushed red pepper to the oil and stir until aromatic. Let cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.
• For the noodles: Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
• For the meat sauce: Coat a large, hot wok with oil, then add the ground pork. Cook, stirring, until medium-rare; remove from the wok and reserve.
• Swirl some more oil into the wok and add the garlic, chili bean sauce and 1 cup Chinese Chiu Chow Crushed Chili Oil. Cook until aromatic. Add back the pork and stir to combine. Season with Shaoxing wine, chicken base, hoisin and some black vinegar, and continue to cook until the meat is fully cooked and the wok has an aroma.
• Season with Sichuan chili oil, black pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil, and some of the noodle cooking liquid.
• For the peanut sauce: In a medium-hot wok, add the stock, peanut butter and vinegar, and mix until smooth. Taste and add more of each as desired.
• To finish: Dress the noodles with the peanut sauce and divide among 10 to 12 plates. Top with the meat sauce and garnish with the peanuts, sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.

DAN DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, black vinegar, and chili oil into the bowl of a mini-food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. With the processor running, gradually add the chicken broth and process until the sauce is creamy and well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, cover, and set aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
• Place 4 quarts water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander. Add the noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss to combine. Serve topped with the peanuts and scallions.

DAN DAN NOODLES (PF CHANG STYLE)

Steps:

• Saute chicken breast in a skillet in a little oil for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Allow to cool; then mince.
• Prepare the noodles following the directions on the package; typically boil for 3 to 5 minutes in 8 to 10 cups boiling water.
• For Sauce:.
• In a wok heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic and green onion and saute for just a few seconds; careful that the garlic doesn't burn.
• Add soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar and chile-garlic sauce. Combine the cornstarch with ½ cup water and stir it into the sauce. Simmer sauce for about 2 minutes or until it thickens.
• Once thick, add the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Place cooked noodles onto a serving plate.
• Spoon chicken and sauce over the top of the noodles.
• Garnish with bean sprouts or peanuts before serving.

CHICKEN DAN-DAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil and add noodles, stir to separate and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Meanwhile, thoroughly mix ginger, garlic, cornstarch, soy sauce, and chicken in a bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk together broth, peanut butter, vinegar, chili garlic sauce,chili oil and sesame oil.
• Heat a large, not nonstick, frying pan over high heat and swirl in canola oil. Add green onions and chicken mixture, stirring to break up the meat, until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and stir for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth mixture, stir until slightly thickened, 2 minutes.
• Add snow peas and noodles to pan. With tongs, toss just until the snow peas are brighter green and noodles are well combined and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup peanuts and toss. Top with more green onions and remaining peanuts and serve with more green onions and remaining peanuts and serve with more chili garlic sauce and chili oil.
• Note: we did not add the peanuts to the dish while cooking, instead added the chopped peanuts to the plated dish along with the green onions at the table as desired.